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Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon

"The funniest person in comedy that no one knows"

Del Close was never a household name, but any comedy enthusiast is aware of his impact. From Bill Murray to Chris Farley to Amy Poehler, many of the most famous comedians consider him their mentor. Fifteen years after Del Close’s death, thousands of Improv students, comedy fans, actors, and successful comedians gather to celebrate the most important person in modern comedy that no one knows.

Top Cast

  • Del Close

    Del Close

    Self (archive footage)

  • Amy Poehler

    Amy Poehler

    Self

  • Matt Walsh

    Matt Walsh

    Self

  • Bill Murray

    Bill Murray

    Self

  • Harold Ramis

    Harold Ramis

    Self

  • Andrew Alexander

    Andrew Alexander

    Self

  • Anthony Atamanuik

    Anthony Atamanuik

    Self

  • Claire Ayoub

    Claire Ayoub

    Self

  • Matt Besser

    Matt Besser

    Self

Overview

Del Close was never a household name, but any comedy enthusiast is aware of his impact. From Bill Murray to Chris Farley to Amy Poehler, many of the most famous comedians consider him their mentor. Fifteen years after Del Close’s death, thousands of Improv students, comedy fans, actors, and successful comedians gather to celebrate the most important person in modern comedy that no one knows.

Rating

5.6 / 10
5 Reviews
1 Popular

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